BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION WEEKEND SCHEDULE – Friday, July 31, 2009 to Sunday, August 2, 2009
Events and activities are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2009
The Seton Shrine historic sites will be open as usual beginning at 10:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m., with the exception of the Stone House and White House, which close at 5:00 p.m. The opening celebration in the Basilica begins at 7:00 p.m., ending at 8:45 p.m., and is open to the public. Following will be a premiere showing of “The Seton Legacy” DVD.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2009
Today’s events open with a Eucharistic Liturgy in the Basilica and the public is invited. The Main Celebrant is His Eminence Francis Cardinal George, OMI, President of the US Council of Catholic Bishops. Throughout the day visitors may enjoy visiting the Seton Shrine sites, viewing a Civil War Encampment on both days, viewing “The Seton Legacy” DVD, and participating in informational sessions (that will be held in the morning and afternoon). Concurrent session topics include:
- Charity Matters, an exhibit of archival treasures including 19th c. embroidery, tapestry, paintings, and a display on the education of women, by Sister Betty Ann McNeil, D.C.
- Emmitsburg Catholic Heritage Tour (bus),
Docent will accompany bus and give a guided tour to historic Emmitsburg sites. Includes restored St. Joseph College Chapel, the Grotto, and historic St. Joseph’s Church in Emmitsburg.
- Walking Tour of Seton Shrine Historic Sites,
Docents will accompany group and highlight the history of Mother Seton’s community in St. Joseph’s valley.
For more information, or to sign up for concurrent sessions, please contact: the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton 301-447-6606 or atoffice@setonshrine.org.
Beginning at 7:00 p.m. through 8:15 p.m., wrap up your day’s visit by attending a Concert in the Basilica to listen to 19th century music popular in the time of Elizabeth Ann Seton.
SUNDAY AUGUST 2, 2009
All day beginning at 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. you may park at the Grotto at Mount Saint Mary’s University and catch a shuttle to the Seton Shrine. Key events include: two Eucharistic Liturgies held at 8:00 a.m. (at the Basilica at the Seton Shrine and at the Glass Chapel at the Grotto at Mount St. Mary’s University; join the procession walking from the Grotto to the Seton Shrine beginning at 9:00 a.m., or witness the live reenactment coming to the Seton Shrine at 10:15 a.m.; blessing of the Seton Legacy Garden; and the Bicentennial Celebration Eucharistic Liturgy at 12 noon (ticketed admission only due to limited space).
Tags: Bicentennial, Seteon
